- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Narrative work
About Alanna
Alanna Kardon-Alkalay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 15 years of practice experience. She has worked in agencies, schools, and private practice supporting adults with concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, eating issues, relationship strains, and parenting stress.
Her background includes preventive work with children and families, counseling in an adult mental health day program, and a contract role with a New York public school system. Much of her private practice focuses on adults seeking help for mood struggles, attention difficulties, eating concerns, and relationship or parenting questions.
Alanna trained at Fordham University in Tarrytown, New York, earning a Master’s degree with clinical preparation in individual counseling and family systems. She commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and also draws on client-centered, narrative, psychodynamic, and mindfulness approaches when they fit a person’s needs.
In sessions she works collaboratively to build a plan based on each person’s history and current goals. Plans are adjusted over time as needs and life situations change. She pays attention to how family of origin patterns and current relationships shape everyday choices and feelings.
Alanna emphasizes practical techniques alongside reflective conversation. That can mean identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing grounding and mindfulness exercises, or telling personal stories differently to reduce their power. Her practice follows professional ethics and standards for treating people with dignity and respect.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Alanna often uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in her work. CBT looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, mood, and attention problems. Mindfulness practice involves simple grounding and breath-awareness exercises to reduce reactivity and increase focus, useful for stress, anger, and coping with life changes.She also uses client-centered and narrative elements, which focus on listening, understanding a person’s story, and helping them see how past family roles shape present choices. These methods help people reframe experiences and try different responses. Deciding which approach to emphasize is a collaborative process; she works with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences.
The therapist’s biography does not specify which session formats she offers, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins by phone if needed, or let someone choose video when they prefer face-to-face conversation. These practical options can help therapy become part of everyday life while the therapist and client focus on what approaches feel most helpful.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and parenting concerns, eating issues, anger, grief, and related areas such as codependency and family of origin problems.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She combines cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered conversation and narrative exploration to address patterns and current problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in agencies, schools, and private practice with adults and families.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices out of New York.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact fees depend on the chosen plan.
How do I begin working with her?
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